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AE51 ZXB

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZXB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 118,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,208 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,208 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,690 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,690 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

nsf tyre poor

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,688 miles

light fraying of the o/s centre row seat belt webbing

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2008 57,555 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine preheater exhaust pipe smoking

light fraying of the o/s centre row seat belt webbing

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

some play in the o/s steering track rod end.advise replacement

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,366 miles

O/S/R SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 13 Nov 2007 48,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,599 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2006 40,599 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,073 miles

The engine undertray has been cut open for access to the oil filter and drain plug??

The nearside lower front sill section is damaged.

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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AE51 ZXB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 ZXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 ZXB registered?

AE51 ZXB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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